ITINERARY: Platanitos
Reef Dive

Dive on the reef,
1 mile off the shore of Platanitos. The boat trip is 12 nautical
miles south of San Blas.

The reef has a sandy bottom with rocky
outcroppings from 12 to 40 feet below the surface. See rays,
lobsters, eels and turtles. Depending on conditions visibility
can be from 3 meters to 30 meters. Conditions permitting: Explore
an underwater tunnel beneath the pinnacle 1/2 mile off the shore
of San Blas.

Group Size

Up to 6 people.

Trip Schedule

1. GOING ON YOUR OWN

We
recommend goingwith a guide:

2. GOING WITH A GUIDE

Are Reservations Required? Yes.Where to Meet Your Guide: San
Blas, west end of the main street "Calle Juarez" (4
blocks west of the plaza). The boat dock is on the left side
of the library.
Meeting Time: 8:00 amDeparture Time: 8:15 amRetrun Time: This
trip is approximately 4 hours. Schedule Notes: Reservations
are required: Day and time will be scheduled for each group. Meet us the
day before for an orientation.

Experience Required: Certified divers only
Personal
dive gear: Mask, snorkel, wetsuit, BDC. Tanks and some dive
gear are available. See us for fitting the day before. open
boat on the oceanShorts
& personal dive gear if required.

What to Pack

CLICK
HERE for
a list of clothing and gear recommended for this trip.

A note about Motion Sickness: Before traveling, eat a light breakfast, or crackers,
and stay away from greasy foods. If you are
prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking medication prescribed
by your doctor, taken as directed. Try your medication the
day before you travel to make sure it does not effect you adversely.

Photos

What We Do

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local tours, make recommendations, and help tourists find
guides. We do not take commissions, and we consider
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project.
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to guides, such as snorkeling and diving equipment, camping,
and other gear. Visit our website at: www.sanblasecotours.com